Title(s):
Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Spondyloarthritis Program
Co-Director, Osler Center For Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins
Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
Co-Director, Osler Center For Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins
Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
Appointment Phone:
410-955-9434
Primary Location:
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Expertise:
General Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Spondyloarthropathies
Education and Experience
Training
- University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine (Columbia MO)/ (1986)
Residencies
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Internal Medicine (1989)
Fellowships
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Rheumatology (1990)
Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1989)
Locations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Hospital Main Entrance - Sheikh Zayed Tower
Baltimore, MD 21287
Appointment Phone: 410-955-9434
Location Map
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Appointment Phone: 410-550-5633; 410-550-5601
Location Map
Department / Division
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Medicine - General Internal Medicine
Medicine - Rheumatology
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- Osler Center For Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins
- Spondyloarthritis Program
Bio
Biography
1986-1989 Medical Internship and Residency, JHH
1989-1992 Clinical Rheumatology Fellowship, JHH
1990-1991 Department of Medicine Assistant Chief of Service, JHH
1990-1991 Instructor, Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Molecular & Clinical Rheumatology, JHU
1992-2000 Assistant Professor, Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Molecular & Clinical Rheumatology, JHU
1995-present Faculty Associate, School of Nursing, JHU
1995-present Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, JHU
1999-present Course Director, The Philip A. Tumulty Topics in Clinical Medicine, JHU
2000-2008 Associate Professor, Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Molecular & Clinical Rheumatology, JHU
2004-present Director, Spondyoarthritis Program, Department of Medicine, JHU
2004-2005 Interim Director, Hospitalist Program, Department of Medicine, JHU
2008-present Professor, Department of Medicine, JHU
1989-1992 Clinical Rheumatology Fellowship, JHH
1990-1991 Department of Medicine Assistant Chief of Service, JHH
1990-1991 Instructor, Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Molecular & Clinical Rheumatology, JHU
1992-2000 Assistant Professor, Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Molecular & Clinical Rheumatology, JHU
1995-present Faculty Associate, School of Nursing, JHU
1995-present Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, JHU
1999-present Course Director, The Philip A. Tumulty Topics in Clinical Medicine, JHU
2000-2008 Associate Professor, Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Molecular & Clinical Rheumatology, JHU
2004-present Director, Spondyoarthritis Program, Department of Medicine, JHU
2004-2005 Interim Director, Hospitalist Program, Department of Medicine, JHU
2008-present Professor, Department of Medicine, JHU
Physician Title
Medical Director, Spondyloarthritis Program
Co-Director, Osler Center For Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins
Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
Co-Director, Osler Center For Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins
Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
Awards and Honors
2000 - Clinician Scholar Educator Award, American College of Rheumatology
2001 - D. William Schlott, M.D. Professorship in Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
2003 - Outstanding Young Physician Award, University of Missouri Medical Alumni Organization
2005 - National Award for Scholarship in Medical Education "Clinical Practice" Category, Society of General Internal Medicine
2005 - David M. Levine Excellence in Mentoring Award, Johns Hopkins University
2006 - Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University
2001 - D. William Schlott, M.D. Professorship in Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
2003 - Outstanding Young Physician Award, University of Missouri Medical Alumni Organization
2005 - National Award for Scholarship in Medical Education "Clinical Practice" Category, Society of General Internal Medicine
2005 - David M. Levine Excellence in Mentoring Award, Johns Hopkins University
2006 - Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University
Expertise
- General Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Spondyloarthropathies
Research
Research and Publications
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Zeidler RB, Flynn JA, Arnold JC, Conley NS. Subpopulation of alveolar macrophages inhibits superoxide anion production by macrophages. Inflam. 1987;11(3):371-379.
Esolen LM, Fasano MB, Flynn JA, Burton A, Lederman HM. Brief Report: pneumocystis carinii osteomyelitis in a patient with common variable immunodeficiency. NEJM. 1992;326(15):999-1001.
Flynn JA, Hellmann DB. Methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis: when nsaids fail. Cleveland Clin J of Med. 1995;62(6):351-359.
Flynn JA, Wigley FM. Musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases common to the elderly. Clinical Aspects of Aging, 4th Edition, 1995;308-325.
Hellmann DB, Flynn JA. New ways to teach general internal medicine: the role of ambulatory subspecialty rotations. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 1996;108:259-267.
Flynn JA, Hellmann DB. Giant cell arteritis and cerebral vasculitis. Current Therapy in Neurological Diseases, 5th Edition, 1997;214-220.
Silverman IE, Flynn JA. Ivory Vertebra. NEJM. 1998;338(2):100.
Hellmann DB, Flynn JA. The clinical presentation and natural history of Takayasus arteritis and other inflammatory arteritides. Vascular Intervention: A Clinical Approach, 1998;249-256.
Flynn JA, Rompalo AM. Selected spirochetal infections: syphilis and lyme disease. Principles in Ambulatory Medicine, 5th Edition, 1999;372-385.
Ling S, Flynn JA, Wigley FM. Musculoskeletal diseases in care of the elderly. Clinical Aspects of Aging, 5th Edition, 1999;367-390.
Hellmann DB, Flynn JA. Development and evaluation of a coordinated, ambulatory rheumatology experience for internal medicine residents. Arthritis Care and Res. 1999;12(5):325-330.
Danoff S, Grasso M, Terry P, Flynn JA. Pleuropulmonary disease due to Pergolide use for restless leg syndrome. Chest. 2001;120(1):313-316.
Hoffman GS, Cid MC, Hellmann DB, Guillevin L, Stone JH, Schousboe J, Cohen P, Calabrese LH, Dickler H, Merkel PA, Fortin P, Flynn JA, Locker GA, Easley KA, Schned E, Hunder GG, Sneller MC, Tuggle C, Swanson H, Hernandez-Rodriguez J, Lopez-Soto A, Bork D, Hoffman DB, Kalunian K, Klashman D, Wilke WS, Scheetz RJ, Mandell BF, Fessler BJ, Kosmorsky G, Prayson R, Luqmani RA, Nuki G, McRorie E, Sherrer Y, Baca S, Walsh B, Ferland D, Soubrier M, Choi HK, Gross W, Segal AM, Ludivico C, Puechal X. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adjuvant methotrexate treatment for giant cell arteritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2002;46(5):1309-1318.
Gress TW, Flynn JA, Rubin HR, Simonson L, Sisson S, Thompson T, Brancati FL. Effect of student involvement on patient perceptions of ambulatory care visits: a randomized controlled trial. JGIM. 2002;17:420-427.
Flynn JA, Auwaerter PG. Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, Sixth Edition, 2003;498-507.
Beste LA, Ansari-Lari A, Borowitz M, Flynn JA. Lymphadenopathy, cough, and fever in a 51-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus: case report of lymphomatoid granulomatosis. Arthr Care & Res, 2005;53(4):621-624.
Desai MY, Santos RD, Dalal D, Carvalho JA, Martin DR, Flynn JA, Nasir K, Blumenthal RS. Relation of serum uric acid with metabolic risk factors in asymptomatic middle-aged Brazilian men. Am J of Card. 2005;95(7):865-868.
Flynn JA, Latif O. Clinical images in medicine: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Johns Hopkins Advanced Studies in Medicine, 2006;6(1):494.
Nguyen J, Marinopoulos SS, Ashar BH, Flynn JA. Clinical problem-solving: More than meets the eye. NEJM, 2006;355(10):1048-1052.
Flynn JA, Arnett FC. Ankylosing spondylitis. Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, Seventh Edition, 2006, 1280-1290.
Auwaerter PG, Flynn JA. Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, 2006, 560-570.
Flynn JA. Rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions. Oxford American Handbook Of Clinical Medicine, 2007;362.379.
Flynn JA (ed.), Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Medicine, Oxford University Press, New York, 2007.
Martin DR, Schlott DW, Flynn JA. Clinical problem-solving: No respecter of age. NEJM, 2007;357(18):58-61.
van der Heijde D, Schiff M, Sieper J, Flynn JA, (ATLAS Study Group). Adalimumab treatment maintains efficacy and safety in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS): 2-Year results from ATLAS. Presentation at European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), Barcelona, Spain, June 2007.
Cauli A, Gladman D, Mathieu A, Flynn JA, (GRAPPA Study Group). Patient and physician perception of disease in psoriatic arthritis (PsA): A multicentre GRAPPA and OMERACT study. Presentation at American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2007.
Zeidler RB, Flynn JA, Arnold JC, Conley NS. Subpopulation of alveolar macrophages inhibits superoxide anion production by macrophages. Inflam. 1987;11(3):371-379.
Esolen LM, Fasano MB, Flynn JA, Burton A, Lederman HM. Brief Report: pneumocystis carinii osteomyelitis in a patient with common variable immunodeficiency. NEJM. 1992;326(15):999-1001.
Flynn JA, Hellmann DB. Methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis: when nsaids fail. Cleveland Clin J of Med. 1995;62(6):351-359.
Flynn JA, Wigley FM. Musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases common to the elderly. Clinical Aspects of Aging, 4th Edition, 1995;308-325.
Hellmann DB, Flynn JA. New ways to teach general internal medicine: the role of ambulatory subspecialty rotations. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 1996;108:259-267.
Flynn JA, Hellmann DB. Giant cell arteritis and cerebral vasculitis. Current Therapy in Neurological Diseases, 5th Edition, 1997;214-220.
Silverman IE, Flynn JA. Ivory Vertebra. NEJM. 1998;338(2):100.
Hellmann DB, Flynn JA. The clinical presentation and natural history of Takayasus arteritis and other inflammatory arteritides. Vascular Intervention: A Clinical Approach, 1998;249-256.
Flynn JA, Rompalo AM. Selected spirochetal infections: syphilis and lyme disease. Principles in Ambulatory Medicine, 5th Edition, 1999;372-385.
Ling S, Flynn JA, Wigley FM. Musculoskeletal diseases in care of the elderly. Clinical Aspects of Aging, 5th Edition, 1999;367-390.
Hellmann DB, Flynn JA. Development and evaluation of a coordinated, ambulatory rheumatology experience for internal medicine residents. Arthritis Care and Res. 1999;12(5):325-330.
Danoff S, Grasso M, Terry P, Flynn JA. Pleuropulmonary disease due to Pergolide use for restless leg syndrome. Chest. 2001;120(1):313-316.
Hoffman GS, Cid MC, Hellmann DB, Guillevin L, Stone JH, Schousboe J, Cohen P, Calabrese LH, Dickler H, Merkel PA, Fortin P, Flynn JA, Locker GA, Easley KA, Schned E, Hunder GG, Sneller MC, Tuggle C, Swanson H, Hernandez-Rodriguez J, Lopez-Soto A, Bork D, Hoffman DB, Kalunian K, Klashman D, Wilke WS, Scheetz RJ, Mandell BF, Fessler BJ, Kosmorsky G, Prayson R, Luqmani RA, Nuki G, McRorie E, Sherrer Y, Baca S, Walsh B, Ferland D, Soubrier M, Choi HK, Gross W, Segal AM, Ludivico C, Puechal X. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adjuvant methotrexate treatment for giant cell arteritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2002;46(5):1309-1318.
Gress TW, Flynn JA, Rubin HR, Simonson L, Sisson S, Thompson T, Brancati FL. Effect of student involvement on patient perceptions of ambulatory care visits: a randomized controlled trial. JGIM. 2002;17:420-427.
Flynn JA, Auwaerter PG. Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, Sixth Edition, 2003;498-507.
Beste LA, Ansari-Lari A, Borowitz M, Flynn JA. Lymphadenopathy, cough, and fever in a 51-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus: case report of lymphomatoid granulomatosis. Arthr Care & Res, 2005;53(4):621-624.
Desai MY, Santos RD, Dalal D, Carvalho JA, Martin DR, Flynn JA, Nasir K, Blumenthal RS. Relation of serum uric acid with metabolic risk factors in asymptomatic middle-aged Brazilian men. Am J of Card. 2005;95(7):865-868.
Flynn JA, Latif O. Clinical images in medicine: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Johns Hopkins Advanced Studies in Medicine, 2006;6(1):494.
Nguyen J, Marinopoulos SS, Ashar BH, Flynn JA. Clinical problem-solving: More than meets the eye. NEJM, 2006;355(10):1048-1052.
Flynn JA, Arnett FC. Ankylosing spondylitis. Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, Seventh Edition, 2006, 1280-1290.
Auwaerter PG, Flynn JA. Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Principles of Ambulatory Medicine, 2006, 560-570.
Flynn JA. Rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions. Oxford American Handbook Of Clinical Medicine, 2007;362.379.
Flynn JA (ed.), Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Medicine, Oxford University Press, New York, 2007.
Martin DR, Schlott DW, Flynn JA. Clinical problem-solving: No respecter of age. NEJM, 2007;357(18):58-61.
van der Heijde D, Schiff M, Sieper J, Flynn JA, (ATLAS Study Group). Adalimumab treatment maintains efficacy and safety in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS): 2-Year results from ATLAS. Presentation at European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), Barcelona, Spain, June 2007.
Cauli A, Gladman D, Mathieu A, Flynn JA, (GRAPPA Study Group). Patient and physician perception of disease in psoriatic arthritis (PsA): A multicentre GRAPPA and OMERACT study. Presentation at American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2007.
Research Interests
- care of patients with spondyloarthritis
- delivery of primary care in an academic setting
- ambulatory education
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Languages
- English
Memberships
Diplomate, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow, The American College of Rheumatology
Diplomate, The American Board of Rheumatology
Fellow, Society of General Internal Medicine
Member, The American College of Physicians
Fellow, The American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
Member, Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
Member, Association of Chiefs in General Internal Medicine
Member, Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN)
Member, Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA)
Member, Ankylosing Spondylitis International Working Group (ASAS)
Fellow, The American College of Rheumatology
Diplomate, The American Board of Rheumatology
Fellow, Society of General Internal Medicine
Member, The American College of Physicians
Fellow, The American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
Member, Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
Member, Association of Chiefs in General Internal Medicine
Member, Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN)
Member, Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA)
Member, Ankylosing Spondylitis International Working Group (ASAS)
Clinical Trials
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
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